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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.95, 5.89 and 3.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.95, 5.89 and 3.52 is: 5.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.95 : 5.89 = 3.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.95/5.89 = 3.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.95x = 5.89 × 3.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.95x = 20.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.70/3.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.25

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